Song Hye Kyo Tears Up at 2025 Baeksang Because of Yeom Hye Ran: Their Hug Reveals a Deep Bond

On the evening of May 5, the 2025 Baeksang Arts Awards took place, honoring outstanding individuals and projects in the television, film and theater industries in South Korea over the past year. Among the most talked-about names was Song Hye Kyo, despite the Dark Nuns actress going home empty-handed, losing the major award to senior actress Jeon Do Yeon.

This year, Song Hye Kyo was nominated for Best Actress in Film for her role in Dark Nuns. Unfortunately, although her performance received high praise, it ultimately failed to fully convince the jury. Despite leaving the ceremony without an award, Song Hye Kyo continued trending online — partly due to her stunning beauty, and partly thanks to her expressions and interactions with fellow actors.

One of the most talked-about moments featuring Song Hye Kyo at this year’s Baeksang was when she was seen tearing up while witnessing her close friend being honored. The person in question was Yeom Hye Ran, Song Hye Kyo’s co-star from The Glory. This year, Yeom Hye Ran was once again recognized, winning Best Supporting Actress for her role in the hit drama When Life Gives You Tangerines. As Yeom Hye Ran walked up to receive her award, not only did IU (who played her daughter in the drama) cry, but Song Hye Kyo also had tears in her eyes. Though the moment was brief and she was accidentally caught slightly out of focus on camera, viewers still noticed Song Hye Kyo’s tearful expression, radiating pride and happiness.

This unscripted moment — which wasn’t even broadcasted — made fans admire Song Hye Kyo even more. Many praised her for having a warm heart and sincerely cherishing her colleagues. Previously, while filming The Glory, Song Hye Kyo had many close interactions with Yeom Hye Ran. In fact, Yeom was once featured in Song Hye Kyo’s Instagram story, along with compliments on her appearance — something Song Hye Kyo rarely does for fellow actors.

Song Hye Kyo and Yeom Hye Ran were a dynamic duo who contributed greatly to the success of the blockbuster drama The Glory. The show helped revive Song Hye Kyo’s career after years of stagnation due to personal controversies and a lack of direction. For Yeom Hye Ran, the drama brought her long-overdue attention after years of struggling with lesser-known supporting roles. Since the drama, the two have remained close, and their reunion at the 2025 Baeksang has made fans even more hopeful for future collaborations between them.